Strong Black Lead’s New, Black, and on Netflix
*Wassup Strong Black Lead Fam?! Here’s your September newsletter for what’s New, Black, and on Netflix. The …
‘Cuties’ Director Maïmouna Doucouré on Receiving Death Threats Over Netflix Poster Backlash
*French filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré is speaking out about the controversy Netflix created over its disastrous U.S. …
Chadwick Boseman’s Manager Reveals He ‘Was in Hardcore Pain’ During Cancer Battle
*People close to Chadwick Boseman are speaking out about his private battle with cancer. The “Black Panther” star was …
Netflix Dedicates ‘Love Song for Latasha’ to Black Teen Murdered by Korean Store Clerk [TRAILER]
*Netflix is set to explore what life could have been like for Latasha Harlins had she not been fatally shot by a …
AMC to Screen Chadwick Boseman’s Jackie Robinson Pic ‘42’ This Weekend
*In celebration of Chadwick Boseman’s life and Hollywood career, the 2013 sports drama “42,” in which he stars MLB’s …
Forbes Declares Tyler Perry is Officially a Billionaire
*Tyler Perry has officially reached billionaire status. The filmmaker has reportedly earned $1.4 billion in pre-tax …
Michael B. Jordan Pens Tribute to ‘King’ Chadwick Boseman: ‘I Wish We Had More Time’
*Michael B. Jordan finally broke his silence on Monday about the death of his friend, “brother” and “Black Panther” …
RADIOSCOPE REWIND: Hear a 27-Year-Old Gabrielle Union Talk About Bringing Dignity to her Character in ‘Bring It On’
*This week marked the 20th anniversary of “Bring It On,” the cheerleading film that starred Kirsten Dunst …
‘Black Is King’ Co-director Blitz Bazawule to Direct ‘The Color Purple’ Feature Musical
*The co-director of Beyoncé’s Disney+ visual album “Black Is King,” is set to direct a movie musical based on the …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Anthony M. Hobbs Host ILICFF via Zoom, Audience from US, Spain and Japan
*I attended the 4th annual “Imagination Lunchbox International Children’s Film Festival,” founded by multi-award winning …
The Pulse of Entertainment: HBO Max Releases the Gritty Charm City Kings Starring Meek Mill
*HBO Max takes over initial U.S. distribution from Sony Picture Classics of the gritty drama Charm City Kings digitally …
I AM…SOMEBODY!: Relive the ‘Black is Beautiful’ Drenched ‘Wattstax’ Concert on its 48th Anniversary [EUR Video Flashback]
*On August 20, 1972, the 30th birthday for Isaac Hayes and just a few days after the seventh anniversary of the Watts …
Clive Davis Says His Whitney Houston Biopic Will Be ‘No Holds Barred’ Portrait of Singer
*Clive Davis says the biopic he’s working on about the life and career of Whitney Houston will be a “no holds …
Jason Mitchell: Actor to Star in Sean Bell Biopic ’50 Shots’ from TruVision Films
*Jason Mitchell’s Hollywood career forges ahead following sexual misconduct allegations and his troubles with the law. …
Laurence Fishburne Confirms He Has ‘Not Been Invited’ Back for ‘Matrix 4’
*Laurence Fishburne has shocked fans of “The Matrix” franchise by revealing he has not been invited to reprise his role …
